Oct 27, 2010

Wenger talking nonsense - Moxey


Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey accuses Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger of talking 'nonsense' about tough tackling.


Wigan 2-0 Swansea


Wigan advance to the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup with a comfortable win over manager Roberto Martinez's old side Swansea.


Leicester 1-4 West Brom


A blunder from Leicester keeper Conrad Logan helps West Brom come out on top in their fourth round Carling Cup tie.


Motherwell 1-0 Dundee United


Alan Gow's late winner sends Motherwell into the Co-operative Insurance Cup semi-finals at Dundee United's expense.


Tranmere beat Stockport on penalties


Tranmere dump Stockport out of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out win.


Mowbray named Middlesbrough boss


Middlesbrough name former Celtic boss Tony Mowbray as the new manager at the Riverside.


Celtic want Collum clarification


Celtic ask for clarification of a referee's decision for the second time in two weeks and Neil Lennon defends their right to do so.


Robertson takes charge of Fifers


Former Scotland striker John Robertson takes over at East Fife after Stevie Crawford stands down as player-manager.


Talks stall on Hull City takeover


The takeover of Hull City looks like being a drawn out affair and will not take place in the immediate future, if at all, reports BBC Radio Humberside.


Caddick: Family ban in right move


Former England seamer Andy Caddick says the decision to limit the time players spend with their families will prove beneficial.


Bollinger set to play in Ashes


Australia expect fast bowler Doug Bollinger to recover from his stomach strain in time to take on England in the Ashes.


'Younis didn't apologise to Butt'


Former captain Younis Khan did not tender any written apology to PCB chairman Ejaz Butt in Lahore last week.


Confident Asif eyes World Cup comeback


Pakistan's controversial fast bowler Mohammad Asif is confident of playing in the 2011 World Cup.


Pietersen: IPL future is uncertain


Kevin Pietersen says the uncertainty over the future of IPL is a "difficult situation" and it is time to wait and watch.


Ingram guides Proteas to easy victory


South Africa cruised to a six-wicket win over Pakistan in the first Twenty20 international in Abu Dhabi.


Cook focused on proving his worth


England opener Alastair Cook is confident he play a full part in retaining the Ashes this winter.


Kochi likely to be axed from IPL


Going by strong indications emerging from the BCCI, the Kochi franchise's survival looks very very bleak.


Modi offers to fly ED to London


Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has offered to make himself available in London for interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate.


Waqar urges Pakistan to gear up for WC


Pakistan coach Waqar Younis on Tuesday asked his team to get back to winning ways before the World Cup next year.


Gavaskar: No stake in Kochi IPL team


Sunil Gavaskar denied that he has already accepted an offer from Kochi IPL team to head their cricketing operations.


Johnson looking to learn from mistakes


Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson is determined to get his mental preparation right for the Ashes series.


Ponting has doubts about Sydney Test


Australia captain Ricky Ponting's doubts about the genuineness of his team's win in Sydney against Pakistan are mounting.


Kochi wants time to solve differences


The Kochi IPL consortium still wants some more time from the BCCI to resolve its internal differences.


'ICC not to investigate Sydney Test'


The International Cricket Council will not re-investigate the Sydney Test between Australia and Pakistan.


'No patch up between Modi and BCCI'


The Supreme Court was on Wednesday informed that efforts for a patch up between former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi and BCCI have failed.


BCCI to take decision on Kochi franchise


The high-powered governing council of the IPL is meeting at 11 am to take a final decision on whether to keep the squabbling team in the league or to throw it out.


'Allegations against Raina baseless'


MS Dhoni once again rubbished news reports of Suresh Raina being linked with an associate of a bookie and termed it as "baseless and false".


GC to discuss Sunil Gavaskar's role


The BCCI said it was not aware of the Kochi's links with Sunil Gavaskar, who was a member of the IPL's GC before being ousted a few weeks ago.


Younis didn't apologise to Butt: Rizvi


Former captain Younis Khan did not tender any written apology to PCB chief Ijaz Butt to pave his way back into the team, board legal advisor Tafazzul Rizvi said.


Modi offers to be available for inquiry


Lalit Modi has offered to make himself available in London for interrogation by Enforcement Directorate and said he would bear the expenses of ED personnel.


Unreal to be named with Don: Sachin


Sachin Tendulkar says he finds it "unreal and extraordinary" to be placed alongside legends such as Don Bradman in ESPNcricinfo's all-time World XI.


'ICC not to re-investigate Sydney Test'


ICC will not re-investigate the Sydney Test between Australia and Pakistan despite reports that it knew of Mazhar Majeed's "activities" during the game.


Lalit Modi's new ploy to extend deadline?


48 hours before ED's deadline expires, ex-IPL chief Modi wrote another letter to the agency expressing his willingness to answer questions by video link.


Gambhir, Ishant return for NZ series


Gautam Gambhir and Ishant Sharma returned after injury lay-offs as the national selectors announced a full strength Test squad for New Zealand series.


Pakistan target win over South Africa


Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi hoped his beleaguered side is focused enough to counter a spirited South African team in the back-to-back Twenty20 matches.


Dhoni, Harbhajan bat for Suresh Raina


Indian captain MS Dhoni firmly backed Suresh Raina terming the reports of the young batsman being linked with an associate of a bookie as "baseless".


India retain 2nd spot in ODI rankings


India retained second position after their 1-0 series victory over Australia in the ICC ODI team rankings while Virat Kohli rose 11 places to career best 13th.


'Pak players suspected of rigging Test'


Pakistan cricket plunged into another controversy with the former PCB chief Tauqir Zia claiming that six players were suspected of rigging the Sydney Test.


Rajasthan Royals move Bombay HC


Rajasthan Royals moved the Bombay high court against BCCI. TOI had reported that the team would go to court challenging its termination from the IPL.


Aussie Johnson insists he's slain Ashes demons


Australian quick Mitchell Johnson has insisted the mental problems that plagued him during last year's Ashes in England will not come back to haunt him.